Xijiang Lotus Root [Yunnan Chengjiang Specialty]

What is Huangjiang lotus root? Authentic Yunnan Chengjiang specialty: Zhujiang lotus root

Content summary:Do you want to know what Zhujiang lotus root is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Chengjiang, Yunnan Province - Huangjiang Lotus Root. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Huangjiang Lotus Root. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Huangjiang Lotus Root and the product characteristics of Huangjiang Lotus Root? How did the history of lotus root in the Yangtze River come about? Wait

Basic Introduction to Huangjiang Lotus Root

Lotus root has a long history of cultivation in Huangjiang County and enjoys a high reputation in central Yunnan. It is a geographical indication product for agricultural products.

Regional Scope

The production area of the lotus root in Lujiang is located in Lujiang County, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province. The production area covers four sub district offices (towns) in Lujiang County, including Fenglu Sub district Office, Longjie Sub district Office, Yousuo Town, and Haikou Town. The geographical coordinates are: 102 ° 47 ′ -103 ° 04 ′ E longitude, 24 ° 29 ′ -24 ° 47 ′ N latitude, 39.6km long from north to south, 26km wide from east to west, with a total planting area of 36730 hectares and an annual output of 60000 tons

(1) External sensory characteristics: The lotus root plant of the Yellow River is 160-190cm tall, with round and green leaves and a stem of 65-80cm. The lotus flower is red when it first blooms, pink when it blooms, white when it falls, and no lotus seeds when it falls. The main lotus root has 4-6 nodes, with a length of 100-120cm and a stem thickness of 5-6cm. The cross-section is elliptical, and the skin is white after washing. The single stem weighs 3-5kg and is buried 30-50cm deep in the mud. The lotus root is sold with mud. Compared to other lotus roots, Xiejiang lotus root has one more hole, known as the "Seven Holes and Eight Eyes"

(2) Internal quality indicators: The stewed pork with lotus root is easy to cook, the soup is white and delicious, and the fresh lotus root is crispy and fragrant with a sweet taste when stir fried. It has the functions of stimulating appetite and reducing heat, rich nutrition, and promoting blood and muscle growth. Among them, the total starch content is ≥ 11.5%, the branched starch content is ≥ 7.5%, the amylose content is ≥ 3.9%, and the protein content is ≥ 2.8%

(3) Quality and safety requirements: The environment of the lotus root production area shall comply with NY5238-2005 "Environmental Conditions for Pollution free Aquatic Vegetables Production Areas", and the product shall meet the quality standards of NY5331-2006 "Pollution free Aquatic Vegetables"

How did the history of lotus root in the Yangtze River come about

The planting history of lotus root in the Yangtze River is long. According to the 12th volume of the newly compiled "Yunnan Gazetteer", Volume 12, "Materials Study 5", it is recorded that "lotus root: named lotus root, the underground stem of lotus is not a straight root, it belongs to the sleeping lotus (i.e. lotus), which can be used for ornamental purposes. The outer lotus leaves can be used as medicine, and the root and stem can be used as vegetables. The starch content can be used to make lotus root powder, and the best one is produced in Yongchang's Yangtze River. According to the "List of Geographical Records and Historical Materials of Hejiang County" and the "Cultural and Historical Materials of Hejiang County", "Lotus root is produced in various fields within the territory, belonging to the rhizomatous plant. It is two or three feet long, large and jointed, hollow and silky, white in color, with an annual yield of about 70000 kilograms, and can be eaten both raw and cooked. According to the "Annals of Xijiang Prefecture", "In the 58th year of Kangxi's reign, Xijiang was warmer than the clouds (i.e. Kunming), followed by the cold. The peak heat was extremely hot, the rain was cool, the frost and snow were extremely cold, and every clear day was wet. There was a rumor that all four seasons were spring, and it was abundant in rice and lotus roots. The annual planting area of Huangjiang lotus root ranges from 10000 to 12000 mu, and according to data, it has a planting history of over 300 years